DATA VISUALIZATION AND MARKET STRUCTURE ANALYST

Summary The Division of Trading and Markets (TM), Office of Analytics and Research (OAR) is seeking applicants for their Data Visualization and Market Structure Analyst (Financial Analyst) positions. These positions will require a blend of data analysis skills, financial market structure understanding, and the ability to effectively communicate across the Division and Commission. Learn more about this agency Duties As a Data Visualization and Market Structure Analyst, you will provide analytical and quantitative support to the Division's policy work related to the structure and operations of the securities markets, including by developing market monitoring, visualization, and analytics tools. The roles will build data visualizations, dashboards, and analytical tools to support market monitoring work across a range of asset classes; work with large volumes of market and audit trail data to conduct market structure research; and work closely with staff across the Division to build empirical insight into policy deliberations. In this role as a Data Visualization and Market Structure Analyst, you will be responsible for: Undertaking detailed data-intensive research efforts on a wide array of matters related to the operations and structure of financial markets using large, complex data sets, including market and audit trail data. Developing tools and applications, including visualizations and dashboards, that provide SEC staff and leadership with rapid insights into the state and functioning of markets. Developing and presenting analytical products that are clear and easily understood by staff who may not have extensive technical or quantitative backgrounds, to inform SEC policy choices or identify emerging issues, trends, and risks that may merit SEC action. Using a variety of technical tools, including programming languages, to analyze market and audit trail data from multiple sources to develop insights for market monitoring, market event analysis, and use in policy. Analyzing policy issues that arise as a result of market monitoring, self-regulatory organization rule proposals, or other Commission policy work, and developing meaningful research questions amenable to empirical analysis that can provide actionable insight into those issues. Requirements Conditions of employment CITZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position. DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period. Qualifications Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level: Developing tools and applications, including dashboards and visualizations, for monitoring and/or analyzing financial markets, based on market and/or audit trail data, and interpreting the results; and Performing large-scale data-driven analysis and research related to securities, financial market structure, financial market regulations, or financial markets policy. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Legal and Regulatory Analysis: Conducts analysis and prepares documents and reports in compliance with Federal law that governs the rulemaking process. Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives. Workload Management: Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes. Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Additional information Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency. SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay + locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes; a selectee's initial pay will be established below the maximum rate of the range. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy. Please click here for a compensation overview. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact [email protected]. For religious-based accommodations, please contact [email protected] . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on covered bases. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at [email protected]. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.